Obituary: Ralph Collins

Ralph M. Collins, 92, of Moorestown, NJ, passed away recently.

Born, raised and worked on the family farm and at the family floral business in Mt. Laurel, NJ.

He also worked for Nichols Products Co. and Inductotherm Corp.

After raising tomatoes for many years for Campbell Soup Co. and growing flowers for the family floral business, Ralph took great pride in growing both tomatoes in his home garden and orchids.

He was a private pilot, a member of Moorestown Friend Meeting, and a past member of the Moorestown Grange, South Jersey Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association, and the Flying Farmers of America.

Ralph was preceeded in death by his wife of 62 years, Barbara, siblings Edith. Ruth and Roy, and a grandson.

He is survived by his sister Joy Demarest, his daughter Patricia, his son Wayne (Carol) and Dale (Joy), five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, 78 East Main Street, Moorestown, NJ.

Burial will take place on the following day, Wednesday October 7, at 10 a.m. at Westfield Friends Cemetery, 2201 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.

In lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to either the Moorestown Friends Meeting, 118 E. Main St,, Moorestown, NJ 08057 or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr. , Marlton NJ 08053.

Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com